ELLIANA'S POV
"Tom, stop," I said firmly, planting my feet. "I can talk to whoever I want."
Tom's eyes narrowed. "You're mine, Elliana. Don't forget it."
I felt a chill run down my spine at his words. Mine? I didn't belong to anyone.
But before I could respond, Jeffery appeared, his eyes flashing with anger. "Elliana, we need to talk. Now."
Tom's eyes narrowed, his voice low and menacing. "I don't want to see you with Max, Elliana. He's my rival, and I won't let him take my spot."
I raised an eyebrow, incredulous. "Your spot? What are you talking about, Tom?"
Tom's jaw clenched. "As the hottest guy in school. Max thinks he can just waltz in here and steal the title from me andI'm worried about you'll get close to him. Can't I worry about that?"
I laughed, shocked by his audacity. "You're worried about that? After what you did at the party?"
Tom's expression darkened. "What are you talking about?"
"Don't play dumb, Tom," I snapped. "You kissed those girls, and then you told me our rela
